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Mike was very helpful and polite. He had excellent customer service skills. With extensive knowledge of car mechanics and a quick turn around time I would definitely recommend him to others. I will be contacting Mike in the future for all my car repairing needs.

21.11.16

Mujahid, Ford C-Max

My speed dial was not working on my Vauxhall Corsa and I wanted to find a place to fix this problem. I went on line on to who can fix my car. I did not have to wait long Mike from Sphynx Vehicle repairs responded back within the hour and left me a number that I could call. Mike was polite an explained the process that my car was to have a diagnostic test he got back to me straight away with the results and choices which was on offer and how much each of these was going to cost and how long this would take after making my decision Mike kept me informed and updated me on the progress and when my car was going to be ready. The invoice listed the works carried out the speed dial is now fixed. I will be using this company in future the customer service is very good and Mike is contactable and is always ready to explain the full issues occurring with your car I would recommend him to my friends and family members

01.11.16

Maxine, Vauxhall Corsa

Very impressed with the service and speed in which Mike solved the problem with my van. Can highly recommend him.

27.10.16

Wendy, Citroen Relay

I finally found a great mechanic next door! He offered me to collect my car at my address, then showed me all the parts which I needed to be replaced, giving me different options of parts about quality and prices. He kept me updated about the work progress and He took only one day to fix it. ( Only because the parts wasn't available straight away). Now my car runs perfectly without any problems. I definitely suggest this garage!

25.10.16

Pierpaolo, Fiat Panda

I got Mike from Sphynx Vehicle Repairs for a computer diagnosis and i was very happy about him. He gave me a very specific explanation about what is wrong with the car and the costs of repair. Next time i will have a problem with my car, i know where to go. Recommend him 10/10.

Car repair was done to good standard (slight delay in getting it back from them due to paint shop issues) They were polite and kept me informed throughout. Polite and friendly. Not dealership level repair but good enough for the price.

17.11.16

Simon, Toyota Verso

Always a pleasure dealing with these guys as legit as they come, I would recommend they be your first choice you won't be disappointed. First class service.

01.11.16

Andre, Mazda Mx-5

Brilliant garage. I needed this wing mirror very quickly as I had to go Glastonbury the next day and these guys got it done straight away. They were also friendly, honest and as someone who's had a lot of bad experiences with garage these awesome guys put me at ease. Not to mention the price was very reasonable considering some chain garages were quoting me over double! Will never going anywhere else now! Thanks again :)

05.07.16

Rebecca, Nissan Micra

Prompt and efficient service

13.06.16

Dennis, Volkswagen Golf

Very friendly and prompt service, really happy with the job. I've used these guys a few times now and will definitely use them again.

Experienced garage who dealt with a number of separate issues very well, including ordering in specialist parts. Returning to find the car washed and vacuumed was a nice touch.
8 stars rather than 10 purely for the fact that I was informed they would need to keep the car overnight and it was only when I put my foot down that the job was finished on the day. Normally I'd accept that but I had dropped the car off at 7am so clearly had hoped to be first in the queue!

28.06.13

Alex, BMW 3 Series

Very good on the whole, the mechanic was able to fix the problem within half an hour. Branko very helpful and honest. Will definitely go again. They are a little pricey compared to the other estimates I received but you are guaranteed a very top service.

I have to say that I couldn't fault Advanced Autos at all, and they even offer free Wi Fi !
The team were pleasant and efficient. I would defiantly recommend this place to anyone who has problems with their cars.

19.08.15

Aaron, Vauxhall Astra

excellent customer service. very helpful and honest and up front about work needed to be done to my car. Overall very satisfied. I now have a car that doesn't sound like a tank anymore!!!

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about window wipers and window wiper repair for your BMW in Harringay . However, if you would like more information, we have the produced the following guide to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

If the window wipers are broken on your BMW it is vital that you have them repaired straight away as your view of the road will be seriously impeded should it rain.

Dirt will also build up quickly if you neglect to repair your windscreen wipers in good time.

What are the most common windscreen wiper problems?

Windshield is smeared

If you find that your windshield wipers are smearing water and dirt over the windshield you can resolve the problem with relative ease.

The rubber blades may be dirty, having not been cleaned for a long time, if so, simply use a cloth and soapy water to remove any dirt that has built up. A handy tip for cleaning windscreen wipers is to wipe the edge of the rubber blade with a alcohol spirit after you have rinsed the soap off, this will help to reduce streaks in the future.

Alternatively the blades may have worn down over time and no longer provide a strong wipe to the glass, in this case you will need to replace the windshield blades.

Water staying on windshield

If you notice that there are beads of water sticking to the windshield regardless of the wipers running over it, the likely problem is a build up of dirt and soot on the glass.

It will not be visible to the human eye as it will be tiny particles of dirt that causes the problem.

Water beads can stick to the dirt on the glass which is why it is important to clean it regularly even if it doesn’t appear to be dirty.

While cleaning your windshield, use hot soapy water and a sponge to ensure all dirt is properly removed. However if there is a lot of dirt you may require specialised glass cleaner, furthermore, if this fails to do the trick, a wax remover may help (Make sure to avoid getting it on your paint though!)

Chattering or jerky windscreen wipers

If you notice that your windscreen wipers aren’t working effectively and they seem to struggle to move from one side of the screen to another while shuddering as they go, you need to address the problem.

Once more, a potential cause could be a build-up of dirt, pollutant, wax, oil or grease, all of which could effect the smoothness of the wipe.

Once more a good clean of the glass and wipers should help to resolve the issue.

However if this does not improve the windshield wiper problem, the wiper arm may be bent out of shape.

The best way to find out if your windscreen wiper is bent is to ensure the rubber blade is making full contact with the glass, if it isn’t then it is either worn down or is bent.

You can use a pair of pliers to straighten the bend yourself, however you should be extremely careful, as the metal will become weaker the more you manipulate it.

Remember, it is best to replace your windscreen wiper blades every year regardless of the condition they are in, as they will not be as effective, once they are older than twelve months.

Windshield Washer fluid and Washer Fluid Pump

Every now and again you will need to wash your windshield while driving which means engaging the water pump to spray cleaner and water onto the glass.

However, if there is dirt on your window and you can’t wash it off due to a fault, you will be putting yourself and other passenger at risk.

You may not need your window sprayed for months at a time, like during the English winter when the rain will do a good cleaning job, so you may not know there is a problem until you need the glass cleaning.

That is why it is important to check you have full functionality every few weeks so you aren’t left in a difficult situation.

One of the common issues with water fluid pumps is that they simply stop pumping and need replacement, an easy way to find out if you need a replacement is to perform a noise test.

Lift up the hud of the car and locate the nozzles where the water and washer is sprayed, from there it should be easy enough to follow the tubes to the water pump.

Once you have found the water pump, ask a friend to try and spray the windscreen with fluid, if there is noise coming from the pump but no fluid is being emitted, there is an issue with the nozzle or tubes whereas if you don’t hear a sound then the water pump is broken.

In this eventuality you will need to replace the car water pump.

Electrical fault

With many of the systems in a car, a blown fuse can often be the problem, in which case all you have to do is replace it.

However if you replace the fuse and the window wipers still aren’t working, you will most likely have a wiring problem.

The best course of action, is to take your BMWinto a garage in Harringay as it will be incredibly difficult to diagnose exactly what the problem is unless you're an expert.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive windshield wiper repair deals in Harringay now.

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You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your Harringay, before booking the windshield wiper repair online.